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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the birth of the Bureau of Mines. It provides historical context on the calamitous coal mining accidents of the period, and the public outcry that ensued. The book highlights the formation of the American Mining Congress, and its role as a mediator between the government and mining companies. Also noted is the role of the Mining Congress in establishing the Bureau of Mines, the importance of which is underscored by the alarming statistics on fatalities and injuries among miners in the years prior to its creation. Thorough research and the expertise of contributors like George Holmes Cushing, James F. Callbreath Jr., and John L. Cochrane are evident in the depth and precision of the text. The book chronicles the staggering achievements of the Bureau of Mines in increasing safety standards and improving the efficiency of mining practices. It is a testament to the power of collaboration, and a valuable text for anyone interested in industrial and governmental history and the challenges and triumphs in the mining sector around the turn of the century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334199660_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334199660
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334199660
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)